Thinking Cup

• official resultFail
• resultFail
• inspection typeEating & Drinking
• failed findings3
• critical findings0

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Failed findings

• ⚠️Warewashing Machine Data Plate Operation Specifications (C)
  Inspector note: High temp dishwasher observed missing date plate. Provide Motor door from 3 cold holding unit observed missing. Repair. Waiting to arrive per PIC (4.8.26)
  code 590.004/4-204.113-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Good Repair and Proper Adjustment-Equipment (C)
  Inspector note: Walking freezer observe with heavy ice build up. Repair to find the root cause. Waiting on parts per PIC (4.8.26)
  code 590.004/4-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail
• ⚠️Controlling Pests (C)
  Inspector note: IPM report was provided on site and not detailed. PIC to provide detailed IPM report citing drop ceiling notation from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov PIC recommnended to increase visit from licensed exterminator IPM report in process due to emergency from the owner (out of the country report is emailed to the owner) 4.8.26
  code 590.006/6-501.111-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Fail

Checks marked passed

• ✓Clean-up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events (Pf)
  Inspector note: Kit for V&D clean up events observed missing supplies Provide and keep accessible
  code 590.002/2-501.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A)-(P) Person-In-Charge-Duties (Pf)
  Inspector note: Violations noted on the inspection report. PIFC to provide active managerial controls and train staff on violations noted on the inspection report PIC to remove 2022 Letter Grade PIC to label 3 bay sink & Food prep sink
  code 590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Package Integrity (Pf)
  Inspector note: Can of black olives observed heavily dented. Discard. PIC voluntarily discard the damaged can of olives
  code 590.003/3-202.15-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ready-To-Eat Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food Date Marking (Pf)
  Inspector note: RTE containers of prep foods stored in different cold holding unit observed missing date marking. Provide made/discard to all prep foods before storing
  code 590.003/3-501.17-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices Manual and Mechanical Warewashing (Pf)
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide a working irreverssible thermometer (no battery)
  code 590.004/4-302.13-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces Nonfood-Contact Surfaces and Utensils (Pf)
  Inspector note: Interior of ice machine upstrairs in the coffe area observed soiled 3 bay sink (middle/sanitizing bay) observed soiled interior of refrigeration unit observed soiled interior of microwave unit observed soiled warewashing drying shelvings/ rack observed rusty. Clean & sanitize to remove
  code 590.004/4-601.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Using a Handwashing Sink-Operation and Maintenance (Pf)
  Inspector note: Excess water from upstairs cold unit observed dispensing inside kitchen handsink. Remove to prevent contamination by hands
  code 590.005/5-205.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Handwashing Cleanser Availability (Pf)
  Inspector note: Kitchen handsink observed without handwashing soap. Provide to prevent contamination by hands. Additional handsinks in close proximity observed in compliance
  code 590.006/6-301.11-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Hand Drying Provision (Pf)
  Inspector note: Kitchen area handsink observed without paper towel. Provide
  code 590.006/6-301.12-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Controlling Pests (Pf)
  Inspector note: Old rat droppings and mouse droppings observed in the room behind the dishwasher. Clean to remove IPM report was provided on site and not detailed. PIC to provide detailed IPM report citing drop ceiling notation from a licensed exterminator to: inca.prince@boston.gov PIC recommnended to increase visit from licensed exterminator
  code 590.006/6-501.111-PF** · serious findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Effectiveness-Hair Restraints (C)
  Inspector note: Observed staff working with RTE foods without proper hair restraint. Provide
  code 590.002/2-402.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓(A) Certified Food Protection Manager (C)
  Inspector note: PIC unable to provide current Servsafe Certificate. Post current/ updated CFPM certificate
  code 590.002(C)/2-102.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food (C)
  Inspector note: Several food storage containers/ bulk bins observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers
  code 590.003/3-302.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓In-Use Utensils Between-Use Storage (C)
  Inspector note: Portion cups observed stored inside foods. Discontinue provide handle utensils to dispense.
  code 590.003/3-304.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Wiping Cloths Use Limitation (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple wipping cloths observed stored on equipments and counter surfaces. Discontinue stored accordingly
  code 590.003/3-304.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises (C)
  Inspector note: Cases of soy milk and other bottle beverages observed stored on the ground. Discontinue/ Elevate
  code 590.003/3-305.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Food Storage Prohibited Areas (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple cases of coffee cups observed stored inside the mop closet. Discontinue Milk open case refrigeration unit observed stored inside mop closet. Discontinue
  code 590.003/3-305.12-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Temperature Measuring Devices-Functionality (C)
  Inspector note: Multiple cold holding unit/walk in observed without a conspicuous thermometer. Install and keep visible
  code 590.004/4-204.112-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ventilation Hood Systems Drip Prevention (C)
  Inspector note: Observed heavily grease buildup and dripping from shelvings where papinin machine is stored. Will refer to BFD
  code 590.004/4-204.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Ventilation Hood Systems Adequacy (C)
  Inspector note: Panini press machine observed stored under shelvings without hood ventilation
  code 590.004/4-301.14-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓System Maintained in Good Repair (C)
  Inspector note: Large hole observed on floor drain/pipe in the room behind dishwasher. Provide repair. Potential entryway for pest/rodents Pipe under display refrigeration unit upstairs (pastry) observed leaking. Repair Handwashing sink upstairs observed not secure in place. Repair
  code 590.005/5-205.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Floors Walls and Ceilings-Cleanability (C)
  Inspector note: Floor throughout the facility (upstairs/downstairs) in need of cleaning due to debris accumulations and crumbs. Clean to remove Stagnant water observed in kitchen floor. Clean to remove Floor inside walking freezer observed wth ice build up. Clean to remove Kitchen floor observed line up with cardboard. Discontinue
  code 590.006/6-201.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Outer Openings Protected (C)
  Inspector note: Door sweep observed missing from back door. Install to prevent entryway from rodent/ pests.
  code 590.006/6-202.15-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓Repairing-Premises Structures Attachments and Fixtures-Methods (C)
  Inspector note: Hole observed in the wall next to the staff restroom. Repair to prevent pest/rodent entry Ceiling tile observed missing in the mop closet. Repair
  code 590.006/6-501.11-C* · lower-severity findingstatus: Pass
• ✓flagged at inspection
  Inspector note: PIC to provide and post updated: Health Permit 2026 Allergen Awareness Certificate Common Victualler License Site Cleanliness License
  code L1status: Pass

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on March 30, 2026: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 25 previous findings did not recur.

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